Monagan, Robert T. (Robert Timothy), 1920-

California Republican Assemblyman and Speaker of House. B.A. (1942) and M.A. (1947) from University of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Administrative Assistant to U.S. Representative Leroy Johnson (1953-1954). Tracy City Councilman and Mayor (1958-1960). Assemblyman (1960-1973) representing 12th District. Elected Speaker for one term (1969-1971). Considered one of State's most influential Republicans, he was active in fields of education, water and housing. Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation (1973-1974). President of California Economic Development Corporation (1984-1991). Chairman of Board of Regents of University of the Pacific (1994- ).

Biography / Administrative History

Bob Monagan was elected to seven terms in the California State Assembly, from 1960 to 1973, representing the Twelfth District, primarily San Joaquin County. He was elected Speaker, the chief presiding officer of the Assembly from 1969 to 1971. n 1965, he was selected by his Republican colleagues as the Minority Floor Leader, and was re-elected to that post three times. As a legislator, Monagan was active in the fields of education, water, and housing. From 1973 to 1974 he was Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation. He was considered one of California's most influential Republicans.